Michel Aoun
Michel Aoun (Arabic: ميشال نعيم عون, Arabic pronunciation: [miːʃaːl ʕa.uːn]; born 18 February 1935)[1] is a Lebanese politician. He is the 17th and current President of Lebanon. He was elected president on 31 October 2016 on the 46th electoral session of the Lebanese parliament, breaking a 29-month deadlock. He is a Maronite Christian and the founder of the Free Patriotic Movement.
Michel Aoun ميشال عون | |
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| 17th President of Lebanon | |
| Assumed office 31 October 2016 | |
| Prime Minister | Tammam Salam Saad Hariri Hassan Diab Najib Mikati |
| Preceded by | Tammam Salam (Acting) |
| In office 22 September 1988 – 13 October 1990* Disputed, Acting | |
| Preceded by | Amine Gemayel |
| Succeeded by | Elias Hrawi |
| 28th Prime Minister of Lebanon Disputed | |
| In office 22 September 1988 – 13 October 1990* | |
| Preceded by | Selim Hoss |
| Succeeded by | Selim Hoss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 February 1935 Haret Hreyk, Lebanon |
| Political party | Free Patriotic Movement |
| Other political affiliations | March 8 Alliance |
| Spouse(s) | Nadia El-Chami |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Lebanon |
| Branch/service | Lebanese Army |
| Years of service | 1958–1991 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Lebanese Civil War |
| *Aoun's presidency was disputed by Selim Hoss, René Moawad and Elias Hrawi. **Aoun's premiership was disputed by Selim Hoss. | |
Michel Aoun Media
Michel Aoun during the Lebanese Civil War
Lebanese protests in Martyrs' Square on Independence Day in 2019
Aoun at his wedding to Nadia El-Chami
References
- ↑ "Le Président de la République Libanaise Général Michel AOUN - Presidency of the Republic of Lebanon". Archived from the original on 2016-11-04. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
Other websites
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